Creating with Joy

Create this easy children's apron from a dish towel! Choose a checked grid pattern to make it easy to line up the letters. You'll need: - Dish towel - Joy Iron-on letters - 2 yards extra-wide double-fold bias tape - Felt pen - Iron, press cloth - Fabric glue After ironing the dish towel, cut out […]

Here's why I love the new chef's apron I just made. For some people, cooking defines them. I am NOT that person. Ask me to bring chips and soda to a potluck and I'm totally fine with that. But don't let this apron fool you...it's not that I can't cook. I just don't like to. If I […]

My daughter was telling me the other day about a store in her area that was having a "Monogram Event." If you purchased an item from the store, they would monogram it while you wait. She said it was a pretty big deal. Being the thrifty ones, we used Joy iron-on embroidered letters instead. It […]

I can't even tell you how much fun I had making this girl's letterman sweater for spring! I have been loving how cardigans are back in style and so easy to find at every store, but they all look rather plain. I was inspired by collegiate letterman jackets to create this super easy monogram sweater. […]

What kind of sports do your kids like? Help your little athletes show off their favorites with a custom tee shirt. Go team!

Because starting pre-school is a really big deal…I wanted to make my grandson, Nick, a special shirt to wear on the first day. At first, I had all kinds of silly and corny ideas, but in the end I thought maybe I should make a tee shirt he’d actually wear more than once. Thanks to some […]

For babies, spitting and pooping are a way of life. If you're a parent (or grandparent) with a sense of humor, then put your wit into words! Iron-on your favorite funny sayings to baby onesies, diaper pants, bibs and more. Give the guests a giggle at the next baby shower - this is a super […]

The Princess (aka my grandaughter) will be one year old very shortly (which I can't believe!) and of course she will need something to wear while eating cake. Out came my iron-on letters from Joy, of course. Here she is in her custom made onesie, digging into some cake! I used the Baby Monogram letters and […]

Are you looking for ways to personalize a gift for the little girl in your life? I took this sweet baby onesie and a tulle skirt and did just that! For details, visit my blog.